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E13 RWB

2011 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,172 mi
Last recorded135,172 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 RWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 135,172 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 124,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 113,657 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 105,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 93,995 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Jul 2021 84,135 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2021 84,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 78,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 68,617 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,077 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,667 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,543 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2015 45,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)

engine and sill and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Fail 22 Nov 2014 32,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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E13 RWB is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 87,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E13 RWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E13 RWB registered?

E13 RWB is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is E13 RWB safe to buy?

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